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Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

Agnes Scott College · United States
Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
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United States
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

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Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
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    Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • Posted 16-Jul-2026 (EST)
  • College Advancement
  • 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA, United States
  • Full Time

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    Office: College Advancement

    Reports to: Vice President for College Advancement

    Work Period: 12 Month

    Hours: Full Time

    Overtime: Exempt

    Job Grade: 11

    General Summary: Responsible for the acquisition and renewal of corporate and foundation (CFR) support for the college. Serves as a primary contact for cultivation and solicitation activities relating to corporations and foundations as part of the college's overall development program within the guidelines of federal, state and local laws and college, office, and division policies and procedures. Reports to the Vice President for College Advancement and works with advancement colleagues, faculty, staff, students, alumnae, donors, local and state business and civic leaders, foundation and corporation representatives and related contacts, volunteers, and other relevant constituents.

    Essential Job Functions:

  • Develops, implements, and manages the College's corporate and foundation relations (CFR) program, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate and foundation prospects and donors.
  • In partnership with the Vice President for College Advancement, develops and executes the annual CFR operating plan, fundraising strategy, assessment plan, impact report, and fundraising goals.
  • Manages a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, securing institutional support through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, matching gifts, and other charitable initiatives.
  • Prepare high-quality grant proposals, reports, stewardship materials, correspondence, and other fundraising communications in collaboration with campus partners.
  • Meets or exceeds established fundraising and activity goals while maintaining accurate records and providing timely progress reports.
  • Ensures timely stewardship, recognition, reporting, and communication regarding the use and impact of corporate and foundation gifts and grants.
  • Serves as the primary liaison for all corporate and foundation cultivation, solicitation, and engagement activities as part of the College's overall development program.
  • Partners with faculty, academic departments, advisory boards, and College leadership to identify funding priorities, develop competitive proposals, and coordinate institutional grant activity.
  • Collaborates with Advancement Services, Donor Relations, and Research & Prospect Management to strengthen donor engagement, prospect strategy, matching gift efforts, and fundraising processes.
  • Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders to identify new funding opportunities and improve corporate and foundation relations processes.
  • Coordinates faculty- and staff-initiated grant proposals with Cabinet members and other College leaders to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.

    • Non-Essential Job Functions

  • Supports Advancement, Development, and College events as requested.
  • Participates in professional development opportunities and remain current on fundraising, philanthropy, and advancement best practices.

    • REQUIREMENTS

    Education: BA/BS degree in related field of study.

    Experience: Minimum of five to seven years work experience with substantive experience in corporate and foundation relations, fundraising, and/or alumni and volunteer relations management. Experience in the field of higher education development or related field preferred.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Proven track record of grant-writing, soliciting, and closing corporate and foundation grants, gifts, and sponsorships in the $25K - $1M+
  • Evident ability to work effectively with a team and with many diverse constituencies in a college
  • Highly organized, self-starter with excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written; demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with corporate and foundation entities in the Metro Atlanta region
  • Familiarity with identifying, cultivating, and soliciting corporations and foundations for college
  • Familiarity with annual, major, and capital giving programs as well as comprehensive campaign knowledge
  • Good working knowledge of Google based productivity applications as well as MS Office and fundraising database
  • Ability to consistently conduct local and regional travel associated with the execution of the duties described above on a regular basis.
  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Commitment to and advancement of the mission, vision, and short and long- term goals of Agnes Scott

    • Other : Irregular and overtime hours are required for special projects and events.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office.

    DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

    APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

    EEO

    To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.

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